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UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc.

This post analyses the summary judgment in UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., focusing on copyright infringement of music in inflight entertainment. The court ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, emphasising the necessity of proper licensing.

Copyright Pirates! BREIN is coming for you!

BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from ISPs, with potential legal consequences for infringers.

Providers of free Wi-Fi free from copyright liability

The Advocate General’s opinion in the CJEU addresses whether free Wi-Fi providers are liable for copyright infringements by users. The opinion supports safe harbour protections and limits intermediary liability under EU law.

One IP issue out of OSS Community’s way – SCO Vs. IBM Litigation Ends

The SCO vs IBM litigation, a landmark IP dispute for the open source community, has reached its conclusion. The case shaped legal approaches to OSS and highlighted the evolving risks and business models in open source software.

The Canvas might be Yours, but My Tattoo is My Art!

The blog analyses the ongoing legal battle over tattoo copyright ownership involving NBA 2K16 and Solid Oak Sketches. It explores whether tattoo authorship and ownership should reside with the artist or the athlete, considering the complexities of copyright law.

Intellectual Property and Business Value – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Woxsen School of Business.

The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled “Intellectual...

Bluebook vs Baby Blue

This article explores the copyright and trademark issues raised in the dispute between Bluebook and Baby Blue. It analyses whether the Bluebook is copyrightable and examines trademark concerns relating to the use of the term ‘Blue’. The post provides an objective overview of the arguments from both sides.

Entertainment Law: No ‘soft kitty’ to put Sheldon to sleep?

The Soft Kitty lullaby from The Big Bang Theory is at the centre of a copyright lawsuit filed by the original author’s heirs. This post discusses the legal issues and implications in entertainment law, focusing on copyright ownership and its enforcement.

Trouble in Mohenjo Daro Paradise!

Mohenjo Daro has become embroiled in a copyright dispute after Akashaditya Lama accused the filmmakers of copying his script. The legal battle raises significant questions about copyright protection in Indian cinema and the complexities of film script ownership.

Hrithik Roshan’s New Film in Legal Trouble

Hrithik Roshan’s latest film has become the subject of a legal dispute over script ownership and copyright. Sudhanshu Pandey alleges that the film’s story and dialogue are copied from his original script Farmayish, leading to legal notices and public claims from both parties.